OPEC Warns High Inflation Could Undermine Nigeria’s Economic Gains Despite Rising Oil Output
Nigeria’s economy may be enjoying a boost from rising crude oil production and stronger government revenues, but the Organisation of…
Category: Economy
FG Raises N729bn Bond to Clear GenCos’ Debts, Boost Nigeria’s Power Sector Stability
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to raise approximately N729 billion through a new bond issuance to settle verified legacy…
IPMAN Warns Rising Petrol Imports Could Trigger Higher Fuel Prices in Nigeria
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has sounded the alarm over the growing number of petrol import licences…
Nigeria Crude Oil Production Hits N41.7tn in Six Months as Output Shows Strong Recovery
Nigeria earned an estimated N41.74 trillion from crude oil and condensate production in the first six months of 2026, highlighting…
Nigeria Net FX Reserves Surge Over 1,200% as CBN Reforms Boost Investor Confidence
Nigeria’s net foreign exchange (FX) reserves have recorded a remarkable increase of more than 1,200 percent, rising from about $3…
CBN Launches Digital FX Tracker, Tightens Rules for BDC Dollar Purchases Through Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a new digital platform designed to monitor foreign exchange transactions involving Bureau…
World Bank: 79% of Nigerians Still Face Poverty Despite Economic Reforms
Despite nearly three years of major economic reforms by the Federal Government, the World Bank has revealed that about 79…
Nigeria Tax Revenue Jumps to N21.6 Trillion in H1 2026 as Economic Reforms Deliver Results
Nigeria’s tax revenue recorded a remarkable boost in the first half of 2026, reaching N21.6 trillion and marking a 49…
CBN Rate Hike Looms as Pre-Election Spending Raises Inflation Concerns
Nigeria’s financial markets could face a significant shift in the coming months as experts warn that the Central Bank of…
Tinubu Says Economic Reforms Are Driving Nigeria’s Steady Growth as Deloitte Backs Recovery Efforts
President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria’s economy is on a path of steady growth, stating that the reforms…
US Inflation Eases in June as Energy Prices Fall, but Fresh Middle East Tensions Cloud Outlook
The United States recorded a welcome slowdown in inflation during June 2026, driven largely by a sharp decline in energy…
FG inaugurates advisory committee to drive economic reforms
The Federal Government has taken another significant step in its economic reform agenda with the inauguration of a Ministerial Advisory…
Nigeria Foreign Reserves Surge to $51.86 Billion, Highest Level Since 2009 as Investor Confidence Grows
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have reached an impressive $51.86 billion, marking the highest level recorded in more than 17 years and…
FTSE Russell Delays Nigeria Frontier Market Reclassification Amid T+1 Settlement Concerns
Nigeria’s hopes of reclaiming its position in the global Frontier Market Index have hit a temporary roadblock after FTSE Russell…
CBN Signals High Interest Rates May Persist as Reform Gains Boost Investor Confidence
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has indicated that high interest rates could remain in place for longer as policymakers…
Nigeria, Hong Kong Sign Double Taxation Agreement to Boost Trade and Investment
Nigeria and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China have officially signed a landmark Double…
US June Inflation Cools to 3.5% as Energy Dropped, But Middle East War Threatens Relief
American consumers caught a rare break last month as US June inflation cooled faster than anyone expected. Fresh Labor Department…
Dangote’s Dollar Fuel Pricing Sparks Fresh Pressure on Naira and Pump Prices
Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector is facing fresh uncertainty following Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s decision to price refined petroleum products in U.S.…
Tinubu Urges Afreximbank to Fast-Track Africa’s Industrialisation and Economic Growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to play a more active role in driving…
Majority of U.S. workers support an AI wealth fund as tech layoffs surge, survey finds
The tech world is living through a bizarre paradox. On one hand, silicon giants are boasting record-breaking profits and pouring…
Nigeria FX Market Turnover Drops 46.57% to $1.63 Billion as Trading Activity Slows
Nigeria’s FX market turnover recorded its steepest weekly decline of 2026, falling by 46.57% to $1.63 billion in the week…
Manufacturing Sector Struggles Despite N1.17 Trillion VAT Contribution as Industry Leaders Demand Urgent Reforms
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector generated an impressive N1.17 trillion in Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue in 2025, representing a 45.61 percent…
AS US, Iran Resume Hostilities over Strait of Hormuz, Dangote to Now Sell Fuel in Dollars
The fragile peace in the Middle East has shattered once again. A fresh wave of military strikes between the United…
Nigeria’s Stock Overtakes South Korea As World’s Best-Performing
Nigeria’s stock market has climbed to the top of the global rankings, emerging as the world’s best-performing equity market in…
Nasdaq Futures Climb as Chip Stocks Rally Despite Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions
Wall Street showed signs of resilience on Thursday as Nasdaq futures advanced, driven by strong gains in semiconductor stocks, even…
IMF Maintains Nigeria’s 4.1% Growth Forecast for 2026 Amid Global Uncertainty and Middle East Tensions
Nigeria’s economic outlook has received a vote of confidence from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has maintained its growth…
IMF Warns Rising Food Prices Could Deepen Poverty in Nigeria Despite Stronger Economic Growth Outlook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has retained its forecast that Nigeria’s economy will grow by 4.1 percent in 2026, offering…
Tinubu Tasks Afreximbank To Drive Africa’s Industrialisation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has challenged the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to take a leading role in driving Africa’s industrial…
EBRD Picks Nigeria as West Africa Growth Hub in Major Expansion Drive
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has placed Nigeria at the heart of its ambitious expansion plans in…